Open Access books slowly on the rise, says new PCG study - May 28, 2015
Publishers and libraries are increasingly experimenting with Open Access (OA) books, according to a new survey by industry advisors, Publishers Communication Group (PCG). Books published under the so-called 'author-pays,' Gold Open Access model with no paywall for readers are expected to slowly grow in importance, with… Read More
ACS Publications introduces ACS2Go, a new mobile content delivery capability that expands access to published research - May 28, 2015
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has introduced ACS2Go, a new mobile content delivery capability that enriches the reading and browsing experience for global readers of the Society's portfolio of 47 preeminent peer-reviewed research journals. Mobile pairing technology provides authorised users from… Read More
Association of Research Libraries seeks proposals for SPEC Survey Topics 2016 - May 22, 2015
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is seeking proposals for 2016 SPEC survey topics. For 40 years ARL has gathered and disseminated data through the SPEC survey program to assist libraries in the continuous improvement of their management systems. Each year, ARL works with librarians in… Read More
Thomson Reuters releases greenhouse gas emissions data on Global Energy Providers - May 21, 2015
Thomson Reuters has released a new research Global 500 Greenhouse Gas Report: The Fossil Fuel Energy Sector, revealing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from 32 global energy companies, a key subset of the world's largest publically traded businesses. The report, written in collaboration with global sustainability… Read More
Thomson Reuters’ 2015 Academic Reputation Survey identifies significant trends impacting the academic reputation of the world’s leading universities - May 13, 2015
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced the launch of its 2015 Academic Reputation Survey and new report, 'Exploring Scholarly Trends and Shifts Impacting the Academic Reputation of the World's Leading Universities.' This robust analysis of survey results over a five-year period… Read More
The Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospital first in North West to introduce UpToDate Anywhere - May 13, 2015
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer has announced that The Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust is the first healthcare organization in the North of England to introduce UpToDate Anywhere, providing clinicians with mobile access to the acclaimed evidence-based clinical decision support resource, UpToDate. … Read More
